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Where Digital Nomad Visas Miss the Mark

Countries around the globe are establishing digital nomad visa regulations to allow foreign employees to enter the countries and work exclusively for foreign employers for short periods of time—generally, between six and...more

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Digital Nomad Visas Offered by Italy, Japan

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Italy and Japan have joined the list of countries making it possible for employees to spend time abroad on digital nomad visas (DNVs). These visas give individuals the ability to work abroad remotely and temporarily while...more

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Considerations When Employing Workers in a Country Where the Company Currently Has No Employees

There can be a number of circumstances in which a company may want to engage someone in a country where the company currently has no employees. This could be a desire to expand the business into new markets, recruit a...more

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Immigration and Global Mobility Update No. 34, February 2024

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Several times a year, our experts from around the world compile an update on immigration and global mobility practice, setting out recent changes to the laws and regulations in their jurisdictions. Here are the highlights of...more

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Business Immigration – Looking Ahead to the 2024 H-1B Cap Lottery and Other Developments Employers Should Watch For

Over the past year the immigration landscape has been shaped by a myriad of factors including mass tech layoffs, the easing of COVID related travel restrictions, and changing employer attitudes regarding remote work.  As we...more

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Visiting Brazil? Visa Requirement for Business or to Work Remotely

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The Brazilian government allows U.S. citizens to enter Brazil as visitors for business or pleasure for up to 90 days without a visa. This has been good for tourism, but the lack of reciprocity rankles, as Brazilians must...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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Employers Are Now Required to Use Revised Form I-9 as of November 1

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As of November 1, 2023, employers are required to use the revised Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form. This form includes a reference to an August 1, 2023 edition date....more

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Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification Part 2

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This is the second of the two-part series Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification, which evaluates the impact a job change may have on an approved, certified PERM and during a foreign national’s green card...more

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Immigration and Global Mobility Update No. 32, September 2023

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Every two months, our experts from around the world put together an update on immigration and global mobility practice, setting out recent changes to the law, policies and procedures....more

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New I-9 Form Available: Remote Document Review Permitted for E-Verify Employers

On August 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised Employment Eligibility Verification form, commonly referred to as the I-9 form. To download a copy of the new I-9 form click here. While...more

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Immigration Insider | July 2023

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Revised Form I-9 and Verification Procedures- As a reminder, by August 30, 2023, employers must complete in-person physical inspection of employee documents that were reviewed remotely pursuant to flexibilities permitted by...more

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DHS Announces New Remote I-9 Examination Policy for E-Verify Employers

COVID-19-related temporary flexibilities for Form I-9 end July 31, and employers face the daunting task of completing in-person physical document inspections for employees whose documents were inspected remotely by Aug. 30....more

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August 1st – New Form I-9 Version and Permanent Option for Remote Verification of Employees for Employers Using E-Verify

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On August 1st, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will publish the new Form I-9 for employers to use to confirm a new employee’s authorization to work in the United States. Employers are encouraged to...more

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I-9 Alert! New Form I-9 and New Remote Verification Procedure for E-Verify Employers

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On July 21, 2023, DHS announced a new edition of Form I-9 along with a new rule permitting certain employers to conduct remote inspection of the documents used in the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process. The...more

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New Form I-9 and Policy Changes

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On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be issuing a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Form I-9 with a version date of (Rev. 08/01/23) will be available...more

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In-Person Burden on Remote Workplaces: Physical I-9 Document Re-Inspections Required by August 30, 2023

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Since the late 1980s, U.S. employers have been required to verify employment eligibility of new hires by filling out Form I-9 within three business days of hire. Until March 2020, this process involved physical inspection of...more

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Tips on Physical Reverification of Virtually Verified Remote Employees

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As was previously reported, employers have until August 30, 2023, to conduct in-person physical verification of identity and employment eligibility documentation for all employees who were onboarded using remote virtual...more

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Employment Based Green Card Processing: What Employers Should Know Regarding the Importance of Drafting the PERM Notice of Filing

To hire a foreign worker on a permanent basis, the most common pathway for employers to sponsor an employee for a Green Card is through obtaining a permanent Labor Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This...more

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In-Person Inspection of I-9 Documentation to Resume Following End of COVID-19 State of Emergency

For many years, employers have been required to review documentation of new hires in person to confirm they are legally authorized to work in the United States. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this requirement was put on hold,...more

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The DHS Presses “Pause” on I-9 Remote Controls: How Employers Should Navigate the End of the Road for Remote Verification of...

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Historically, employers were legally required to conduct an in-person inspection of I-9 Section 2 documents (e.g., an employee’s passport, driver’s license, and/or social security card) to verify an employee’s identity and...more

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Deadline Approaching: Form I-9 Virtual Inspection of Employment Authorization and Identity Documents will End on July 31, 2023

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Employers with remote workforces should take note that they will need to begin physically inspecting new hires’ I-9 documentation again as of August 1, 2023 – and they will need to conduct a physical inspection of employees’...more

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The 4-1-1 on Telecommuting: 3 Tips to Avoid Immigration Hang-Ups

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The federal government has announced that on May 11, 2023, it intends to permit the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19—declared more than three years ago—to expire. As we look back over the last few years, it is difficult...more

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[Event] Workplace Law Symposium: The Year Ahead - February 21st, Raleigh, NC

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Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys are pleased to welcome you back in–person after meeting virtually over the past two years. Our annual program will explore the challenging and dynamic workplace law landscape in 2023 and beyond....more

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Will Virtual, Remote I-9 Verification Post-COVID Become a Reality?

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Since March 2020, the USCIS has allowed virtual, remote I-9 verification where all employees are working remotely due to COVID, or when a new employee, post April 1, 2021, is working remotely due to COVID. Many employers as...more

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